Grantham University

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School Says - General Information
Established in 1951, Grantham University, then the Grantham School of Electronics, began by offering F.C.C. License certification courses to veterans returning home from World War II. Today, Grantham specializes in online education for the working adult student. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society.

For nearly 60 years, Grantham University has contributed to the formal education of thousands of working adults, military service members and veterans. Students all across the United States and in many countries around the world have discovered the benefits and convenience of the Grantham distance education model. Grantham University's degree programs are 100% online and are designed to meet the needs of busy working adult students. There are no required login times, so students can complete their coursework at times and places that fit their busy schedule.

Why Grantham:
- 100% Online Degree Programs
- Maximize Transfer Credit
- Simple Application Process - Student Success Teams
- Scholarships & Tuition Grants

Grantham offers a variety of undergraduate degrees including: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Health Systems Management and Nursing, as well as graduate degree programs in Business, Health Systems Management, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, Information Management, Information Technology and Nursing.

Grantham's faculty, administration, and advisors are comprised of educators, business executives, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and retired military officers. Among them are Commander Everett Alvarez, Jr. (Ret.), a distinguished Naval officer and government executive; Dr. Herbert I. London, founder, endowed chair, and former Dean of Students at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study; John Ashford, an advisor to Fortune 100 companies as chairman and CEO of The Hawthorn Group; Rear Admiral Karen Harmeyer, former Chief Staff Officer, Navy Surgeon General, OPNAV 093R; and Lieutenant General Thomas Rhame (Ret.), Vice President of Finance and Administration for the Association of the United States Army.

In a highly competitive job market, staying relevant in the workforce requires continuing education and professional development. Whether you need a degree to obtain a promotion, sharpen your skills, or keep pace with new ideas and technological advances, Grantham University has a program for you.

Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, 1601 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (www.detc.org).

School Says - Academics
Grantham University offers a variety of degree programs through three colleges: The Mark Skousen School of Business, The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Students must complete a minimum of 62 credit hours for an associate degree, of which 25% of the credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The Bachelor's programs require a minimum of 122 credit hours, of which 25% of the credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The Master's degree programs require 36 credit hours, of which 27 credit hours must be completed with Grantham.

Course content is delivered via the Grantham student learning environment, Angel. All undergraduate degree-seeking students are required to successfully complete GU100 Ââ€" Student Success (one-credit hour course) in conjunction with their first academic course. GU100 is designed to help you become familiar with Grantham, our policies and procedures; provide an introduction to online learning; and introduce student success strategies, such as study skills, note taking strategies, memory devices, and more.

Students are given 8 weeks to complete each course; however, you may accelerate course completion based on study habits and time devoted to the material.

Grantham University makes every effort to apply college credit for military training and previous coursework whenever possible. CLEP tests, DSST exams, AP and DANTES, along with military and work-related training courses, may be eligible for transfer credit.

School Says - Admissions
Grantham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admitting students to its programs or in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or other University administered programs. Admission policies are based on inclusiveness Ââ€" Grantham believes that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a college degree.

Once a student has shown an interest in Grantham, he/she will be required to submit the Admissions Application Transfer Credit Evaluation form, along with other necessary documents requested by the Admissions team. Upon receipt, the University will commence the process of review and assessment.

Grantham accepts applications on a continuous basis throughout the year. A student has the option of enrolling as a degree candidate or on a course-by-course basis (non-degree). Students interested in applying can visit: http://www.grantham.edu/gu-admissions/apply-now to download an application.

Applicants with high school or previous education in a foreign country, who do not reside in an English-speaking country (e.g., the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency. Official documentation must be submitted with the admission file and admission granted before the applicant may begin the program.

Prospective students with questions should e-mail: admissions@grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527 to speak with an Admissions Representative.

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